Breaking Boards

Identifier: M: EngMom - 026

2 square boards are stacked and placed across a gap between 2 large wooden blocks

Concept Overview

Change in Momentum/Impulse

Lecturer Procedure

Steps to Follow

  1. Stack the number of boards of your choosing on top of gap between blocks.
  2. Strike the boards in the center (with either your hand or your foot).

Expected Result

Boards will break.